1
as in helm
usually reins plural
the place of leadership or command
after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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as in restriction
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the oversight committee called on the state to keep a much tighter rein on the activities of its contractors
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as in power
usually reins plural
the right or means to command or control others
a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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as in to restrain
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Recent Examples of rein
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
The group is rewarding Serafini, who joined the group in 2014, when Ferretti handed him the design reins of the Philosophy label.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Carlton Reid, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
According to the National Fisheries Institute, the only seafood that is more popular in the United States is shrimp - but salmon still reins supreme as the country's top finfish.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
After announcing retirement plans and reversing himself multiple times over the years, Iger eventually handed the reins to Bob Chapek in 2020.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
The group is rewarding Serafini, who joined the group in 2014, when Ferretti handed him the design reins of the Philosophy label.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
This comes in the same week that Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will reveal whether the new U.K. government will rein back its road-building program to save money and help the environment.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
According to the National Fisheries Institute, the only seafood that is more popular in the United States is shrimp - but salmon still reins supreme as the country's top finfish.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
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Kelly was considered a bit of an underdog, and the Republican ticket in the general election had a controversial figure at its helm in then-Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who frequently spread misinformation about voter fraud.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
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Following her death in 2015, Loretta’s daughter, Lucia Caponi, took its helm as creative director.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
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Will Republican lawmakers continue to use the myth of widespread voter fraud to implement further restrictions on mail-in and early voting?Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The sheer number of cyclists snarled traffic and prompted restrictions by the city's tourism-hungry officials, who had encouraged them to come.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Education and community engagement appear to be two areas of unique strength for Shelley, who even in a brief interview spoke passionately and persuasively about the power of music.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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After the race, an enraged Borel is restrained by security personnel and his older brother Cecil. 2010 — Mexico beats the United States in one of the biggest upsets in the history of women’s soccer.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Attempts to restrain large tech companies are taking aim at core parts of the business — which, according to a fresh round of earnings wins, are channeling gargantuan revenue hauls.Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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So pull up a chair and take a read of some of our best stories of the week, plus a look at what’s coming next week.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Zoning Adjustment Board Member Shoshana O’Keefe is currently leading in that race with 76% of the vote against Todd Andrew, chair of the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Ramakrishnan noted that the survey isn’t conducted in Asian languages, posing a limitation in the data.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Weight limitations: Glass cooktops often have specific weight limits, and using multiple cast-iron pans may exceed those limits.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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In San Benito County, voters embraced a slow-growth measure aimed at curbing Silicon Valley sprawl.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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However, Republicans have long expressed an interest in curbing access to the ACA.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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But federal oversight has been limited, constrained by priorities, authority, and by a lack of resources.Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the late 1970s, oil supply was constrained by OPEC and war.Linsey Miller, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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